Largest aviation revolution from digital tickets is on its way: UN agency wants to create a new “digital travel credential” that would store passport data and passenger travel information on smartphones.
Supported by the United Nations, the Organization of International Civil Aviation (ICAO) is prepared to launch a fully digital travel system that can eliminate the need for traditional current checks and boarding cards.
The UN Agency wants to create a new “Digital travel credentials” That would store passport data and passenger travel information on their smartphones, the British newspaper advances.
The system would be used in conjunction with the facial recognition technologyand would allow passengers to browse airports using only mobile phones and identification faces.
Instead of checking in and receiving a printed or digital boarding card, travelers would receive a “travel pass” at the time of the reserve. This pass would be automatically updated with any changes to the itinerary, eliminating the need for manual check-in.
When passengers arrived at the airport, facial recognition scans would inform the airline of the presence of the passenger.
This initiative is the most significant update in aviation since the adoption of e-ticketing in the early 2000s, believes the travel technology company Amadeus, quoted by.
However, the implementation of the system will require a significant investment in infrastructure. Airports will have to install facial recognition systems and technology capable of reading passport data from mobile devices.
Concerns about privacy They will also have to be part of the discussion, although Amadeus believes that your system eliminates personal data within 15 seconds after each interaction with a security contact point.
Technology may also improve the treatment of disturbances. For example, if a passenger loses a connection flight due to delays, he may automatically receive a notification with the details of a new flight and his travel pass will be up to date.
The plan may come into force within three years.
